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Compare New Jersey and Florida
Florida has no state income tax on wages, while New Jersey taxes them at a top rate of 10.75%: on $120,000 of single-filer income that is about $5,518 a year in New Jersey and $0 in Florida. The median home in New Jersey is valued at $576,610, about 52% more than Florida’s $378,667. Florida has the higher average combined sales tax (6.98% vs 6.60%), while New Jersey has the higher effective property-tax rate (1.88% vs 0.78%). New Jersey has an inheritance tax; Florida does not.
Moving the other way (Florida to New Jersey)? The same numbers apply—swap the columns.
Deadlines and checklists on this page are for arriving in Florida; for New Jersey, see the New Jersey page.
Data: New Jersey (nj.gov); Florida (floridarevenue.gov, flhsmv.gov); Tax Foundation 2026, Experian/Zillow, Census, FBI, NPS. Jump to sources · Methodology
Taxes, housing, and other important data at a glance
| New Jersey | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Top state income-tax rate | 10.75% | 0.0% |
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 6.60% | 6.98% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.88% | 0.78% |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No | No |
| Social Security tax | No | No |
| Estate tax | No | No |
| Inheritance tax | Yes — 11–16% (Class C/D) | No |
| Minimum wage | $15.92 | $14.00 |
| Median home value | $576,610 | $378,667 |
| Tax when you title a car | 6.62% | 6.00% |
| State parks | 41 | 58 |
| National parks | 0 | 3 |
| Population density | 1,304.0/sq mi | 441.0/sq mi |
| Violent crime per 100,000 | 217.7 | 267.1 |
| Demographics | 52.0% White (non-Hispanic) 21.5% Hispanic 15.0% Black 10.0% Asian | 51.9% White (non-Hispanic) 27.1% Hispanic 16.8% Black 3.0% Asian |
| Days to get a license | 30 | 30 |
| Days to title a car | 60 | 30 |
Will my state income tax go up or down if I move from New Jersey to Florida?
New Jersey: Top listed rate 10.75%. Florida: No personal income tax. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $5,518 in New Jersey vs $0 in Florida. If you earned in both states this year, see NJ tax agency and FL tax agency.
Estimate your state income tax in New Jersey and Florida
This uses 2026 single-filer brackets (top listed 10.75% vs 0.0%), minus a $4,300 exemption per dependent. It is not your actual tax bill.
Vehicle title, registration, and tax in Florida
New residents of Florida typically have 30 days to title and register. Inspection: No statewide inspection. The title-tax rate used here is 6.00%. On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $2,008.25 (tax $1,680.00 + title $75.25 + registration $225.00 + plate $28.00). County and weight fees are omitted on purpose.
Estimate what you’ll pay to title the car in Florida
Title fee + plate + base registration + 6.00% tax. County extras are not included.
Driver’s license in Florida
After you become a Florida resident, you typically have 30 days to get a Florida driver license. Bring your New Jersey license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Florida. Agencies often ask for two proofs; the exact list is on the official Florida DMV. New Jersey plates are not a substitute for Florida registration once the title clock runs out.
New-resident checklist: New Jersey to Florida
- Get an FL driver license within 30 days. Bring your NJ license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Florida (agencies often ask for two proofs; use the official Florida DMV list).
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: No statewide inspection.
- Make sure car insurance meets PIP $10,000 + PD $10,000.
- Register to vote. Typical close: 29 days before an election. Florida elections site.
- If you earned money in both states this year, you may need to file in both. NJ tax agency · FL tax agency.
- Both New Jersey and Florida are in the nurse compact — a multistate license can follow you. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Biggest differences in moving from New Jersey to Florida
- Florida does not tax wages. New Jersey’s top listed rate is 10.75% (Top listed rate 10.75%).
- Florida has no state inheritance tax. New Jersey taxes some heirs (Yes — 11–16% (Class C/D)).
- Title the car in Florida within 30 days. New Jersey plates are not a substitute once that clock runs.
- Effective real-estate property tax: 1.88% in New Jersey vs 0.78% in Florida.
- New residents of Florida typically have 30 days to get a driver license (in New Jersey, the window is 30 days).
Common questions
Will I stop paying state income tax if I move from New Jersey to Florida?
Florida does not tax wages; New Jersey’s top listed rate is 10.75%. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $5,518 in New Jersey vs $0 in Florida. Actual bills depend on income, filing status, local tax, credits, and residency timing. This uses 2026 single-filer brackets after a $4,300 exemption per dependent.
Does Florida drop the inheritance tax I would have in New Jersey?
New Jersey: Yes — 11–16% (Class C/D). New Jersey repealed its estate tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2018. Inheritance tax still applies. Class A (spouse, civil union partner, child, grandchild, parent, grandparent) is exempt. Class C (sibling, son- or daughter-in-law) is taxed at 11% to 16% after a $25,000 exemption. Class D (other heirs) is taxed at 15% to 16% after a $500 exemption. Charities (Class E) are exempt. Florida: No. No state inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is paid by the heir; estate tax is paid by the estate.
How does property tax in Florida compare with New Jersey?
Effective real-estate property tax: 1.88% in New Jersey vs 0.78% in Florida.
How does population density in Florida compare to New Jersey?
Population density is 1,304.0 people per square mile in New Jersey vs 441.0 in Florida.
How much is vehicle sales tax in Florida compared with New Jersey?
Florida title-tax rate used here is 6.00% (6.62% in New Jersey). Title the car in Florida within 30 days (60 days in New Jersey). On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $2,008.25 (county extras omitted).
When is the kindergarten cutoff in Florida compared with New Jersey?
New Jersey uses District sets date (often Oct 1). Florida uses September 1. Districts may set their own date; confirm with the local school.
How does the minimum wage in Florida compare with New Jersey?
New Jersey: $15.92. Most employers $15.92. Employers with fewer than 6 employees, or seasonal employment, $15.23. Florida: $14.00. Statewide minimum wage $14.00. Some cities set a higher local rate. Tipped and youth rates can differ.
Related moves
Also see Florida and New Jersey on their own. Moving from Florida to New Jersey instead? This page covers that move too; use “Swap columns” at the top.
New York → Florida · New York → New Jersey · Illinois → Florida · Pennsylvania → Florida · Massachusetts → Florida · Florida → Maryland · Ohio → Florida
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Sources
Compiled 2026. Statewide figures; counties can differ.
- Top state income-tax rate. Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
- Average sales tax (state + local). Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, January 2026.
- Average property tax (real estate). Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
- Personal property tax (vehicles). WalletHub, Property Taxes by State, 2026 (vehicle table).
- Social Security tax. New Jersey does not tax Social Security benefits (NJ tax agency); Florida does not tax Social Security benefits (FL tax agency).
- Estate tax. New Jersey has no state estate tax (NJ tax agency); Florida has no state estate tax (FL tax agency).
- Inheritance tax. New Jersey inheritance tax; Florida has no state inheritance tax (FL tax agency).
- Minimum wage. New Jersey $15.92; Florida $14.00.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax when you title a car. New Jersey 6.62%; Florida 6.00%.
- State parks. New Jersey 41; Florida 58. Official designated state parks (historic sites, recreation areas, and similar units omitted).
- National parks. National Park Service, National Park System (units designated National Park on the National Park Service system list; parks that sit in more than one state are counted in each; NJ 0, FL 3).
- Population density. U.S. Census Bureau PopClock, people per sq. mi. · state population estimates.
- Violent crime per 100,000. FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2024 (state rates table).
- Demographics. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (NJ vs FL: White non-Hispanic, Hispanic, Black, Asian).
- Days to get a license. New Jersey 30 days; Florida 30 days.
- Days to title a car. New Jersey 60 days; Florida 30 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled